Communications Team Leader

Mansfield District Council; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfield District Council is seeking an experienced Communications Team Leader for a two-year fixed-term position. This role involves leading a dedicated communications team, managing high-profile projects, and advising on media strategy to enhance the council's public profile. The position offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communications or PR roles, ideally in the public sector.
• Excellent people skills and ability to motivate others.
• Strong understanding of media landscape and reputational risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a busy communications team for proactive PR and internal communications.
• Manage communications projects aligned with the council's Corporate Plan.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior officers and elected members on media handling.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Public Relations

Communication Skills

Creativity

Job description

Are you an experienced communications professional ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, creative, and purpose-driven environment?

We're looking for a talented Communications Team Leader to join our friendly and ambitious team for a fixed-term period of two years.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and deliver strategic communicationsthat support our corporate priorities and strengthen the council's public profile. From managing high-profile campaigns to leading a small but dedicated team, no two days are the same.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and coordinating a busy communications team delivering proactive PR, internal communications, events, and digital content.
• Managing communications projects that support the council's Corporate Plan, major events, and service transformation.
• Acting as a key advisor to senior officers and elected members on media handling and communications strategy.
• Leading our response to media enquiries and supporting the council's reputation through thoughtful and timely PR.
• Planning and delivering engaging, multi-channel campaigns that speak directly to our communities.

What we're looking for:

• A communications or PR professional with significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a complex or public sector setting.
• A confident leader with excellent people skills and a flair for motivating and developing others.
• Someone who's strategic, creative, and can juggle multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work.
• A strong understanding of the media landscape and the ability to advise on reputational risk and opportunity.

What you'll get in return:

• A rewarding role where your work has real community impact.
• A supportive, flexible working environment including hybrid working.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to lead on exciting campaigns and high-visibility projects across the organisation.

This is a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to support events and media activity.

Closing date: 23 June 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.